AT-LARGE ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES - TEEN
Please read all information carefully. If you have questions, please contact the Teen Director at cindy.owens@missoregon.org prior to submitting your application.
NOTE: Applicant is prohibited from using the assigned official at-large title prior to state organization approval of application and notification to the applicant that she has been accepted as a 2024 contestant.
1. Have a positive, energetic, optimistic, driven attitude that is ready to have fun!
2. Be a teen who meets the age eligibility requirements:
The eligible age range fo all Teen Delegate Applicants (Contestants) for calendar year 2024 competitions at every level of MAO Teen is 13 to 18 years old. To eliminate any doubt, any Teen Delegate Applicant born between 2006 and 2011 is eligible to compete in any Teen level of competition during the 2024 calendar year as long as they meet all other eligibility requirements.
3. Meet all eligibility requirements set forth in the Miss America Delegate Contract.
4.a. If you are a current 2023 local teen titleholder you are prohibited from using an assigned 2024 at-large title or submitting the required paperwork until the day after you crown your successor, provided that all fees have been paid.
4.b. If you are eligible to compete in a closed local competition, you must compete in that local prior to submitting an application to become an at-large candidate. Check your eligibility here.
4.c. If you are planning to compete at either of the Regional competitions, if teen titles are offered there, and you would also like to be considered for an at-large title if you do not receive a title at the aforementioned competitions, you must submit this application by April 26, 2024. You should plan to attend the contestant in-person workshop, as you will either continue on as a regional titleholder or an at-large titleholder.
5. Complete all remaining program and production paperwork and other requirements. Complete information is found in the Teen Contestant's Resource Portal. The link will be provided upon approval of application.
6. Be available for the following mandatory events/dates:
Delegate/Parent/Guardian In-Person Spring Workshop
April 21, 2024 in Coos Bay/North Bend, Oregon
**It is mandatory that a parent/guardian join the Delegate Workshop.
Delegate/Parent/Guardian Virtual Workshop
May or June - exact date TBA
Miss Oregon & Miss Oregon’s Teen Competition
June 24-29, 2024 in Seaside, Oregon
**It is mandatory that a parent/guardian accompany the Contestant to the state competition and remain in Seaside (or surrounding area) for the entire competition. Lodging and other expenses are the responsibility of the Contestant's family. Meals during the required competition days are provided.
Miss America’s Teen Competition
Official Competition Dates: TBD as of 1/30/24
Location: Orlando, FL
Entry fee and airfare of Miss Oregon’s Teen 2024 will be provided by the Miss Oregon Scholarship Program. Lodging is the responsibility of the contestant's family. Meals during travel days and the required competition days are provided.
Submit the non-refundable participation fee of $500.00. Need a payment plan? Email us at directors@missoregon.org with "At-Large Delegate Payment Plan" in the subject line and we'll see what we can work out.
Included with your non-refundable participation fee is:
- Official Miss Oregon's Teen title and Miss America's Teen sash embroidered with at-large title (title to be determined by the State organization).
- Registration for the Teen contestant for the Spring Delegate Workshop. (Parent/guardian must still register themselves.)
- Entry to compete in the 2024 Miss Oregon's Teen Competition.
- Entrance into any ticketed events held during the 2024 Miss Oregon and Miss Oregon's Teen competition.
- Entrance to all nights of competition at the 2024 Miss Oregon Competition. (Teen contestants will be given specific reserved seating.)
- Entrance to the Awards Brunch held during Miss Oregon competition week.
- Appearance in the 2024 Miss Oregon Parade.
A crown is not included with the participation fee. If you would like to purchase one, you can indicate so below.
FURTHER REQUIREMENTS POST APPLICATION APPROVAL:
- Collect sponsors for A MINIMUM OF ONE MANDATORY PROGRAM BOOK AD PAGES. Ad pages are $400 each. Ad pages beyond the first will earn the at-large delegate additional monies to offset competition expenses. Information to be found in the contestant's resource portal. Link available upon application approval.
- Provide a mandatory silent auction basket to be auctioned off during competition. Information to be found in the contestant's resource portal. Link available upon application approval.
- All wardrobe is the sole responsibility of the contestant. This includes: interview, fitness, talent, evening gown, off night evening gown (not required), required production wardrobe, media tour outfit, official headshot outfit, and clean/appropriate shoes and accessories for each wardrobe change listed. Further information to be found in the contestant's resource portal. Link available upon application approval.
- Be committed to volunteering within your community. Provide an official Community Service Initiative Statement outlining and detailing your chosen social cause and what you have done and will do to support this cause during your year of service. This will be used during your interview portion of competition. To be submitted within the contestant's resource portal. Link available upon application approval.
- Create a Fact Sheet that will be used during your interview portion of competition. To be submitted within the contestant's resource portal. Link available upon application approval.
- Prepare a 90-second talent presentation that may be publicized by the Miss Oregon Scholarship Program. Further information to be found in the contestant's resource portal. Link available upon application approval.
- Register to fundraise for the Miss America Foundation via Spotfund.com. Additional information available within the contestant's resource portal.
- Required to sell ten (10) 50/50 raffle tickets. Tickets will be provided at Workshop and funds will be due at check-in for Miss Oregon's Teen competition.